Australian found alive in Tibet after Nepal flood disaster

An Australian who went missing after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border has been found alive in Tibet. The person made contact with Australian government officials there on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the news in a statement. The Australian has also spoken with their family.

This person was one of 43 Australians who could not be located after the floods. Many of them were pilgrims walking to Mount Kailash in Tibet when the disaster struck. Australian consular officers are now giving the person support.

The floods have caused great destruction across the region. In Nepal, at least 794 people have died and more than 2,500 are still missing. In China's Gyirong County, 16 people were killed and 546 remain unaccounted for.